Democrats downplayed the large crowds at Donald Trump’s high-octane rallies throughout the 2016 campaign, predicting it wouldn’t translate into an Election Day victory.
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Mark Sanford will challenge Trump in Republican primary
The former governor and representative from South Carolina joins former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who launched a bid against the president in April.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Cory Booker asks Maine voters to engage in ‘moral moment’ facing America
The Democratic presidential candidate and New Jersey senator makes a campaign stop in Portland.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Support for open borders will be Democrats’ undoing in 2020
Voters (and opinion writers for liberal newspapers) oppose free care for illegal immigrants, decriminalizing illegal crossings and other conspicuously bad ideas.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Susan Collins says her longevity in the Senate benefits Maine
If the Republican wins a fifth term next year, she would be in line to chair the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden vows to remain neutral in Susan Collins’ U.S. Senate race
Maine’s 2nd District Democratic congressman said Wednesday he won’t take sides in the heated 2020 Senate race so he can preserve personal relationships important to serving Maine in Washington.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Hartford Foundation commits $1 million to try to secure 2020 debate
A foundation in Connecticut says it’s committing $1 million to try to secure a 2020 presidential debate in Hartford.
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Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop
The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
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Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
Three Democrats in their 70s are vying to challenge the oldest first-term president in U.S. history.
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Bernie Sanders to stump in Maine on Sunday and Monday
The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate will be in Portland for a Sunday night rally and a meeting with union workers on Labor Day.